Passenger Trains > WUS to NYP on transit in 12 hours for $38

Well-documented travelogue with still-shot video, via MARC, The [Cecil County] Bus, DART bus, SEPTA, NJT.

http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/display.php?id=35550

It is not uncommon for people with time to use the various transit services to reduce the cost of a NYC-DC trip (or points in-between). Most people bite the bullet and ride Amtrak between Wilmington and Baltimore to avoid buses, walking, etc. On occasion I go to Philly from Metropark by taking NJT to Trenton, the River Line light rail to Camden and then the PATCO train into Philly. This is cheaper than SEPTA (and obviously Amtrak) and surprisingly is faster than the SEPTA Trenton - Center City service.

Tim

Unfortunately, PATCO leaves you quite a hike from 30th Street if you are headed beyond Philly on Amtrak.

joemvcnj Wrote:
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> Unfortunately, PATCO leaves you quite a hike from
> 30th Street if you are headed beyond Philly on
> Amtrak.

True - River Line/PATCO only works if you are going to Center City Philadelphia.

Did it by riding bus between RiverLine in Camden and 30th sta PHL.

joemvcnj Wrote:
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> Unfortunately, PATCO leaves you quite a hike from
> 30th Street if you are headed beyond Philly on
> Amtrak.


Why get off at 17th street? If your coming into Philadelphia on PATCO get off at 8th and Market. Walk through the Galleria Shopping Mall to the SEPTA Market East Station. There board any westbound train to 30th street. SEPTA doesn't check tickets between Market East and 30th street.

Last time I rode SEPTA between 30th and Suburban, the conductor asked to see an Amtrak ticket. (Stub was ok)